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Janet Varn is the Greece Program Manager at AuthentiCity Travel. Janet began her career in educational programs at the Smithsonian Institution, where she designed and operated study tours in educational travel across the United States and Canada. Janet designs and operates programs for ATA/AuthentiCity to a variety of destinations in the U.S. and Europe and has also escorted numerous programs throughout Europe and Asia. Janet had the great good fortune to visit Greece for the first time as a guest of the Zachariou family whose knowledge and hospitality made the experience rich beyond expectation. Offering AuthentiCity in Greece captures that same thoroughly immersing sense of a visit with family.

AuthentiCity: Trusted Innovators in Cultural Travel

The goal of AuthentiCity is meaningful engagement—two weeks of insightful and close-up experiences through on-site learning and living.  All AuthentiCity programs offer:

A Comprehensive View
AuthentiCity programs features innovative talks by local experts to develop key areas of focus in each country. For example, in Egypt travelers explore ancient mythology, the Pharaohs, Coptic traditions, an introduction to Islam, and modern Egyptian society in settings that include an art studio, mosque, kitchen, market, monastery, and a university. Our aim is for you to have a true taste of the daily life in your AuthentiCity destination; to learn by living among the locals.

A Practical Approach to Language
Developed with foreign language teaching experts, our approach to learning practical language skills is interactive and fun! Basic language proficiency is developed at markets, shops and cafes in the most effective way – by immersing travelers in the life of their destination.

Learn more about Authenticity Travel programs, please visit the website.

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